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Primary 3 English Comprehension Quiz
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Primary 3 English Quiz - Comprehension
Name: ___________________________
Class: _________
Date: ____________
Score: _______ / 20
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Marks: 20
Instructions:
This quiz has 20 questions about comprehension. Read each passage carefully. Answer all questions. Section A is multiple choice. Section B is short answer. Section C is based on a visual.
Section A: Multiple Choice (Questions 1–10)
Read the passage. Choose the correct answer (1, 2, 3 or 4). Each question is 1 mark.
Passage 1
Tom and his sister May went to the park. They brought a red ball. Tom threw the ball to May. She caught it and laughed. Then a dog ran to them and took the ball in its mouth. Tom shouted, "Come back!" The dog ran away happily.
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Where did Tom and May go?
(1) To school
(2) To the park
(3) To the shop
(4) To the library -
What did the dog do with the ball?
(1) It kicked the ball
(2) It took the ball in its mouth
(3) It hid the ball
(4) It popped the ball -
How did May feel when she caught the ball?
(1) Sad
(2) Angry
(3) Happy
(4) Sleepy
Passage 2
Mrs. Lim grows vegetables in her garden. Every morning, she waters the plants. The tomatoes are red and round. The cucumbers are long and green. She gives some to her neighbours. They thank her with smiles.
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What does Mrs. Lim do every morning?
(1) Picks flowers
(2) Waters the plants
(3) Feeds the dog
(4) Cooks breakfast -
Which vegetable is long and green?
(1) Tomato
(2) Carrot
(3) Cucumber
(4) Corn -
Why do the neighbours smile?
(1) They are hungry
(2) They got vegetables
(3) They are tired
(4) They lost something
Passage 3
Sam was late for class. He ran quickly to school. His friend Ali saw him and said, "You forgot your book!" Sam turned back and took his book. They walked in together. The teacher was not angry.
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Why did Sam run?
(1) He was late
(2) He was playing
(3) He was scared
(4) He was chasing a cat -
What did Sam forget?
(1) His bag
(2) His book
(3) His lunch
(4) His hat -
How did the teacher feel?
(1) Angry
(2) Not angry
(3) Sad
(4) Sleepy -
Who reminded Sam about his book?
(1) The teacher
(2) His mother
(3) Ali
(4) A stranger
Section B: Short Answer (Questions 11–15)
Read the passage. Answer in one or two sentences. Each question is 1 mark.
Passage 4
The little turtle walked slowly to the pond. He was hungry. He ate some leaves near the water. A frog jumped next to him. They sat in the sun together.
- What did the turtle eat?
- Who joined the turtle?
- Where did the turtle go?
Passage 5
Jenny made a card for her mother. She drew a big heart and wrote "I love you". She put the card on the table. When Mother came home, she read it and hugged Jenny.
- What did Jenny write on the card?
- How did Mother show she was happy?
Section C: Visual Comprehension (Questions 16–20)
Study the picture and answer. Each question is 1 mark.
Generated diagram for Q16.
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What colour is the kite in the picture?
(1) Blue
(2) Red
(3) Green
(4) Yellow -
Where is the kite?
(1) In the tree
(2) On the ground
(3) In the boy's hand
(4) On the bench -
Who is standing near the tree?
(1) A dog
(2) The boy and girl
(3) A cat
(4) A man -
How many people are in the picture?
(1) One
(2) Two
(3) Three
(4) Four -
What object can be used for sitting?
(1) The tree
(2) The bench
(3) The kite
(4) The ground
Answers
Primary 3 English Quiz - Comprehension (Answer Key)
Total Marks: 20
Topic: Comprehension
Section A: Multiple Choice (1–10)
Q1. (2) To the park [1 mark]
Teaching note: The first sentence says "Tom and his sister May went to the park." Literal comprehension — find the place in the text.
Q2. (2) It took the ball in its mouth [1 mark]
Teaching note: Passage 1 states "The dog ran to them and took the ball in its mouth." Match the action to the text.
Q3. (3) Happy [1 mark]
Teaching note: "She caught it and laughed." Laughing shows she felt happy. Inference from action.
Q4. (2) Waters the plants [1 mark]
Teaching note: "Every morning, she waters the plants." Direct recall from Passage 2.
Q5. (3) Cucumber [1 mark]
Teaching note: "The cucumbers are long and green." Identify the description given.
Q6. (2) They got vegetables [1 mark]
Teaching note: "She gives some to her neighbours. They thank her with smiles." They smiled because they received vegetables. Inference.
Q7. (1) He was late [1 mark]
Teaching note: "Sam was late for class. He ran quickly to school." Cause is stated.
Q8. (2) His book [1 mark]
Teaching note: Ali said "You forgot your book!" Direct from dialogue.
Q9. (2) Not angry [1 mark]
Teaching note: Last sentence: "The teacher was not angry." Literal.
Q10. (3) Ali [1 mark]
Teaching note: "His friend Ali saw him and said…" Ali reminded him.
Section B: Short Answer (11–15)
Q11. He ate some leaves near the water. [1 mark]
Teaching note: Passage 4: "He ate some leaves near the water." Accept "leaves" or "some leaves."
Q12. A frog joined the turtle. [1 mark]
Teaching note: "A frog jumped next to him." Answer names the frog.
Q13. He went to the pond. [1 mark]
Teaching note: "The little turtle walked slowly to the pond." Place stated.
Q14. She wrote "I love you". [1 mark]
Teaching note: Passage 5: "wrote 'I love you'." Quote or paraphrase accepted.
Q15. She hugged Jenny. [1 mark]
Teaching note: "she read it and hugged Jenny." Hug shows happiness.
Section C: Visual Comprehension (16–20)
Image required: Q16-fig1 must show boy, girl near tree; bench; red kite on ground.
Q16. (2) Red [1 mark]
Teaching note: Placeholder specifies red kite. Visual feature identified.
Q17. (2) On the ground [1 mark]
Teaching note: Tag states kite is on ground near bench.
Q18. (2) The boy and girl [1 mark]
Teaching note: Tag: boy and girl stand near tree.
Q19. (2) Two [1 mark]
Teaching note: Boy and girl = 2 people.
Q20. (2) The bench [1 mark]
Teaching note: Bench is for sitting; tree/kite/ground not for sitting.
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